Marriage Announcements /Articlesfrom St. Clair County NewspapersApril - June 1921

Miss
Pearl Bray and Mr. Felty were united in marriage and came to the home
of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cal Bray, last week for a short visit.
They returned to their home Sunday. The young folks of this community
gave them a charivari Friday night. All had an enjoyable time.(Lowry City Independent, 7 April 1921)

Fairmount.
Mr. John Schenker and Miss Clara Fischer were married Wednesday, March
30, 1921, at 3 o’clock, in the Lutheran church at Prairie City, by
Rev. Haller of Appleton City. Their many friends wish them years of
happiness and prosperity.(Appleton City Journal, 7 April 1921)

Johnson
City.
Claude Bock and Bonnie Williamson were married Saturday, April 2nd,
and the young folks gave them a charivari that night.(Appleton City Journal, 7 April 1921)

KINDIG---DITTY
Miss Ruth Anna Kindig and Mr. John Graydon Ditty, were united in
marriage Monday evening, April 4th, at 5:20 o’clock, at the
M. E. parsonage in Butler, Rev. Mitchell officiating. They were
accompanied to Butler by the bride’s brother, Harlan Kindig,
and wife.
The newly wedded couple are both well known young people of this city
and vicinity, having been reared in this immediate locality. Both are
most excellent and highly respected young people and deservedly
popular with a host of warm friends. The bride is a daughter of Mrs.
George Allen, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ditty of
this city. They will make their home in this city for the present,
pending the completion of a new modern home on the Ditty farm
southeast of town. Their many friends join in extending hearty
congratulations.(Appleton City Journal, 7 April 1921)

WILLIAMSON---BOCK
Miss Bonnie Williamson, of near Ohio P. O., and Claude E. Bock, of
near Appleton City, were united in marriage at the home of the
presiding minister, Elder W. W. Blalock, in this city, Saturday
afternoon, April 2nd. Ray Williamson and Miss Ada Rice
witnessed the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
Williamson and the groom comes from a well known family and both start
out in life together with favorable circumstances. They have the best
wishes of their many friends for a long and happy wedded life.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

Mrs.
Phebe Piepmeier went to Rockville Tuesday to attend a celebration and
dinner in honor of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Enos
Terry, well known and highly respected residents of that place.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

Rockville Department.
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Terry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on
Tuesday, April 12th. Will give further particulars next
week.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

Fairmount.
Grandma Rapp of Appleton City came down Friday to attend the wedding
of her granddaughter, Lydia Rapp.
Martin Bracher and two daughters Mrs. Henry
Bussman and Miss Ester Bracher and granddaughter Norma Brussman, of
Dearing, Kans., arrived Saturday to attend the wedding of his niece,
Miss Lydia Rapp, and visited relatives.
Mrs.
John Schell and daughter, Mrs. Willie Gardner and grandson James
Gardner, and granddaughter Katharina Gardner of Spruce, Mo., attended
the wedding of her niece, Miss Lydia Rapp.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

ZINK---BINEGAR
Mr. Marion Binegar and Mrs. Mabel Zink, both of this city, were united
in marriage at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 9th, at the
Vannice Hotel in Osceola. Rev. B. F. Lawler was the officiating
minister. Both the bride and groom are well known throughout this
section and have the best wishes of all. They expect to occupy the
Zink property on East Fourth street.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

THEIR GOLDEN WEDDINGMr. and Mrs. J. W. Hines, residents of El Dorado Springs,
celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home, 110 North
High Street, Saturday, April 2. They were married Apr. 2, 1871, near
California, Mo., and in the early eighties moved to Bates county and
have resided continuously in this part of the state since that time.
Seven children were born to them, six of whom are still living. The
other, Wm. F. Hines, died in Cleveland, O., four years ago at the age
of forty.
Those present at the celebration were: A. W. Hines and family of El
Dorado Springs, J. L. Hines and family of Appleton City, Mrs. Grace
Swarthout and son Burl of Kansas City, and C. N. Hines and family of
near Tiffin. Nine of their sixteen grandchildren were present. They
have one great grandchild. The celebration was carried out in the form
of a surprise, the children coming in and bringing a feast of good
things to eat and after extending congratulations to their parents for
the many blessings they have enjoyed together in the last half
century, presented them with a gift of fifty dollars in gold.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

Fairmount.
Mr. Wilhem Vogt and Miss Lydia Rapp, two well known young people of
Prairie City, were married Sunday, April 10th, at 3 o’clock
in the Lutheran church at Prairie City by Rev. Heinke. The couple were
followed by a large number of relatives and friends to the home of the
bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rapp. They will be at home to
their many friends at Prairie City. They have a host of friends who
wish them many years of happiness and prosperity.(Appleton City Journal, 14 April 1921)

From
the County Papers
Appleton City Journal: Miss Bonnie Williamson of near Ohio,
and Claude E. Bock of near Appleton City, were united in marriage at
the home of the presiding minister Elder W. W. Blalock, this city,
Saturday afternoon, April 2. Ray Williamson and Miss Ada Rice
witnessed the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T.
Williamson, and the groom comes from a well known family and both
start out in life together with favorable circumstances. They have the
best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy wedded life.(Lowry City Independent, 21 April 1921)

Fiftieth Wedding AnniversaryQuite a surprise was bestowed upon Mr. and Mrs. Enos Terry of
Rockville on Tuesday, April 12, 1921, when a large number of their
relatives and friends gathered to celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary. They were presented with a beautiful gold handled
umbrella and other nice presents. Mrs. Phebe Piepmeier of Appleton
City was present. It was at her home that the old couple first became
acquainted. She also presented the bride’s cake. Mr. and Mrs. Enos
Terry were married April 12, 1871, at Appleton City, Mo., by Rev.
Warren. Mrs. Sophia Parker, sister of Mrs. Terry, who was present at
their wedding was also among the guests.
The table was beautifully
decorated and an excellent dinner served. The day was especially
enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Terry on account of the presence of all their
children. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Terry and children of
Rich Hill; Mrs. Geo. Beshore and children of Rockville; Mr. and Mrs.
Cyrus Terry and daughter Violet of Grain Valley, Mo; Mr. and Mrs. John
Gench of Rich Hill; Mrs. Sophia Parker and Mrs. Hixon of Nevada; Mrs.
Adam Seelinger of Rich Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones of Rich Hill;
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gench of Butler; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Seelinger of
Rockville; Mrs. Mary Lane of Rich Hill; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Snively,
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hill of Rockville, Mrs. Phebe Piepmeier, of
Appleton City, and Rev. J. A. Coffman of Windsor.
The
day was enjoyed by all and the guests departed with many
congratulations to the old couple.
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The
following was written by Mrs. Phebe Piepmeier in honor of the event.
Why
do we celebrate the anniversary days? Because we wish to remember
these events and can enjoy them better by meeting together in a social
way and by asking our friends to eat with us. So when I received the
invitation to join in this anniversary celebration I hastened to
accept it and here I am.
About 55 years ago I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of
the hostess at Papinsville, Mo., where we spent many happy girlhood
days, fishing, picnicking, romping and playing. After I married Harmon
Peipmeier and settled in my new home, Miss Whitaker came to visit me.
Mr. Terry, our closest neighbor called on us and I introduced him to
Miss Whitaker. Well, visits became closer and closer, so finally a new
home was built on the prairie near me. We visited often then. Now we
have come to this event which not many couples are permitted to enjoy.
It seems but a few days to think it over, but time rolls by. It
doesn’t seem 50 years ago, and us here together once more.
Dear
old friends, may God bless you in your last years, and when your work
is done on earth, He will say, ‘tis enough, come up higher and enjoy
the home that is prepared for you. This is the (illegible) of
the writer.(Appleton City Journal, 21 April 1921)

Round
Prairie.
Mr. Ralph Culver and Miss Bertha Freyer were married in Butler
Saturday. Their friends paid them a visit Monday night but on account
of the death of Mrs. Willis the charivari was not a noisy one.(Appleton City Journal, 21 April 1921)

Reynard.
Ralph Culver and Bertha Freyer were married Saturday at Butler.(Appleton City Journal, 21 April 1921)

CULVER---FREYER
Ralph L. Culver of Pleasant Gap and Bertha M. Freyer of Rockville were
united in marriage at the home of Rev. L. W. Keele in Butler,
Saturday, April 16, 1921. Both are popular and successful teachers of
this county and have many friends who join in hearty congratulations
and best wishes. They will make their home on a farm in Hudson
township. ---Republican Press.(Appleton City Journal, 28 April 1921)

Roy
Blendon of Johnson City and Miss Georgia Smith of Appleton City were
married at the bride’s home in Appleton City last Thursday. They both
attended school this year at Columbia, Mo. They are now at Mr.
Blendon’s, but on account of the rain Saturday night only a few boys
got out to the charivari. We wish them a long, happy, successful life.(Appleton City Journal, 5 May 1921)

BLENDON---SMITH
The home of Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Smith in northwest Appleton City was
the scene of a wedding on Thursday, April 28, 1921, that was
especially beautiful for its simplicity, the contracting parties being
their daughter, Miss Georgia, and Mr. Roy Blendon. The wedding parlor
was appropriately decorated with ferns and sweet peas artistically
arranged, with splendid effect. As the hour hand reached four, Miss
Laura Henselmann sang beautifully “I Love You Truly.” At the close of
the song Mrs. M. B. Deffenbaugh played “Lohengrin,” and the bride and
groom, preceded by little Mary who acted the part of flower girl with
graceful bearing by strewing the pathway with tiny petals, descended
the winding stairway leading into the parlor, halting at the altar
which was banked with flowers and evergreens. Here Elder H. E.
Carpenter pronounced the words that consummated the happy union. The
bridal party then led the way to the dining room where ice cream and
cake were served by Miss Thelma, a sister of the bride, assisted by
Misses Ida Luchsinger and Gladys Layher.
The
bride was beautifully gowned in a dress of white chiffon over white
silk, carrying on her left arm a beautiful shower bouquet of sweet
alysium and ophelia roses and crowned with a bridal veil. The groom
was dressed in the conventional black.
Among the many valuable presents received was a silver butter knife
presented by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Owens of Johnson City, which was a
wedding present to Mrs. Owens from her father about 55 years ago.
The
groom is the eldest of two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Blendon of
Johnson City. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Appleton City
high school, and was attending the State University at Columbia when
he was called to take up arms and saw some hard service overseas. He
returned and resumed his studies, graduating from the electrical
department the day
previous to his marriage.
The
bride is a daughter of Dr. R. J. Smith and wife of this city who are
too well and favorably known in the vicinity of Appleton City to need
introduction, having practiced medicine in this and Johnson City
vicinity all their married life. She is a charming young woman with
many excellent traits of character, and during the past year has also
been a student in the State University at Columbia. This union unites
two of the oldest families in this county, who have known each other
practically all their lives.
The
newlyweds will make their home in St. Louis after May 16th,
the groom having a position there with the Bell Telephone Co. in the
engineering department. We bespeak for them a happy and prosperous
future. (Appleton City Journal, 5 May 1921)

Eastern
Bates.
William Padgett and Katie Diehl were married last week and will make
their home on the groom’s farm near Pleasant Gap. We wish them success
and happiness through life.(Appleton City Journal, 5 May 1921)

HANCOCK---RUSSELL
A quiet, but happy wedding took place in the Presbyterian Manse at
Osceola last Monday, May 9, 1921. The happy couple was Mr. James L.
Hancock of Springfield, Missouri, and Mrs. Zona Russell of Osceola.
The ceremony, which included the ring, was performed by the Rev. Henry
A. Howard. Just a few intimate friends were present. After the
ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock proceeded to Springfield where they
will make their home. Mr. Hancock is an exemplary gentleman, in
business in Springfield, and Mrs. Hancock is well known in Osceola and
Lowry City, and she leaves with the best wishes of all her friends.(Lowry City Independent, 12 May 1921)

COLIN---SHUMER
Chester Colin, of this city, and Miss Thelma Shumer, of Schell City,
were united in marriage at the Mollenkopf home in Rockville, Friday
evening, May 6th, the ceremony being performed by Rev. T.
J. Haney, pastor of the M. E. Church of Appleton City.
The
groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Colin of this place, and has been
employed at the mines of the Liberty Coal Co. Their many friends unite
in wishing them a happy and prosperous wedded life.(Appleton City Journal, 12 May 1921)

BULAND---MENDENHALL
George L. Buland of Wilson, Okla., and Miss Pauline Mendenhall of this
city were united in marriage Wednesday evening, May 11th,
at the residence of Elder H. E. Carpenter in a very simple, yet
beautiful, ring ceremony. They were accompanied by Mr. Ed Willems and
Miss Leda Lewellen. Both parties are well and favorably known in the
vicinity of Appleton City; the groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G.
Buland, having been raised on a farm two miles east of town, and the
bride, a daughter of Mrs. Letitia Mendenhall, has lived all her life
in the city, and is a refined and accomplished young lady. Both are
graduates of the Appleton City High School, Mr. Buland has a good
position as shipping clerk for the Wolverine Oil Co., at Wilson, Okla.
The newlyweds will depart for that place soon to make it their future
home. They have many friends here who will regret their loss from this
community but who wish them a happy and prosperous future.(Appleton City Journal, 12 May 1921)

RAY---SCHNECK
Miss Edna Irene Ray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ray, of 213 Hone
avenue, and Leslie J. Schneck, of Appleton City, Mo., were united in
marriage at the Trinity M. E. parsonage at 11 o’clock yesterday
morning by Rev. H. C. Weaver, pastor of Trinity church. The couple was
attended by Miss Mary Leach and Paul Ray, cousin and brother
respectively of the bride. Both bride and bridesmaid wore dark blue
tricotine suits with a corsage bouquet of sweet peas.
A
wedding breakfast was served to the bridal party at the home of the
bride’s parents at 12 o’clock, at the conclusion of which Mr. and Mrs.
Schneck left on the noon train for a western trip, after which they
will be “at home” to their many friends at 28 West Fourth street, this
city.
The
bride was a graduate of the Senior High School, class of 1913. Since
then she has been employed as a bookkeeper by the Oil City National
Bank. Mr. Schneck has held a responsible position with the J. C.
Penney Co. since 1917.
The
groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Schneck of this city, and his many
friends join in extending hearty congratulations and good wishes.(Appleton City Journal, 12 May 1921)

ANNOUNCEMENT PARTYOn Saturday evening, May 7th, while a few friends and
relatives were gathered at her home, Mrs. Letitia Mendenhall announced
the approaching marriage of her daughter, Pauline, to Mr. George
Buland, of Wilson, Oklahoma.
The
poem, “A Match,” was read by one of the friends, and all joined in
expressing their best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of this
“match”.
Miss
Pauline made a very pleasing response, expressing her appreciation of
the friendship and kindly interest of those present.
After delicious refreshment and a good social time, all departed for
their homes.(Appleton City Journal, 19 May 1921)

FRIENDS GAVE A SHOWEROn Tuesday afternoon, May 10, the beautiful suburban home
of Miss Leda Lewellen was opened to a number of invited guests in
honor of Miss Pauline Mendenhall. The guests were forewarned and all
came with mysterious parcels and packages for the bride-to-be. The
afternoon was spent in making quilt blocks, each block having
embroidered on it the name of the maker. The prize for the blocks was
awarded to Miss Anna Hein, who graciously presented it to Miss
Mendenhall to add to her gifts already received. Dainty refreshments
were served, after which the guests departed, voting Miss Llewellyn a
charming hostess.(Appleton City Journal, 19 May 1921)

Roscoe.
Ed Summers and Belle Pasley were married in Osceola Tuesday. A big
crowd charivaried them that night.(Appleton City Journal, 19 May 1921)

GEORGE---HYATT
Mr. Floyd W. George of Appleton City and Miss Dorothy Hyatt, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hyatt and one of the most charming and popular
of the young ladies of this community, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony at Sedalia, Monday, May 9. The bride was reared to
womanhood in this community where she numbers her friends by her
acquaintances. She is a graduate of the Schell City High School. The
groom is a young man of sterling character. He lived in this city for
some time, holding a position as operator at the Katy station. He now
holds a position as station agent at Lindale. They have a host of
friends who join in extending congratulations and best wishes for a
happy and successful journey through life. They will make their home
in Appleton City.---Schell City News.(Appleton City Journal, 19 May 1921)

ROUSE---WILSON
A very quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday afternoon at
4:30 at the Presbyterian parsonage when Gertie Davis, youngest
daughter of Mrs. Aaron Rouse, was married to Mr. Oliver Wilson, of
near Appleton City, Rev. Walkup of the Presbyterian church
officiating.
The
bride wore a charming gown of white satin and georgette. After the
ceremony they left in their car for his sister’s home near Montrose
where dinner was served. The bride has been teaching in the 8th
grade here for the past three years and has many friends who wish for
her every happiness. Mr. Wilson is a prosperous farmer of Henry
county. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will be at home to their friends at their
country home 6 miles northwest of Appleton City.---Deepwater World(Appleton City Journal, 26 May 1921)

Mr.
Walter W. Shaw and Mrs. Hannah Tipton were united in marriage by Rev.
J. M. Hawkins, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alton H. Whitehead,
southwest of Lowry City, Saturday night, June 4, 1921. Both bride and
groom are residents of this vicinity, the former having lived in the
Park Grove neighborhood, northeast of here, and the latter has a farm
southwest of Lowry City, where the couple will make their home. Their
friends will wish them much happiness.(Lowry City Independent, 9 June 1921)

Mr.
Charles R. Daugherty and Miss Fern E. Mackey were united in marriage,
by Rev. J. M. Hawkins at his home in this city, at 7 o’clock, Saturday
evening, June 4, 1921. Both young people are well known in this
vicinity. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Amy Mackey of southwest of
Lowry City, and for several years has been one of St. Clair county’s
popular school teachers, having taught in the Lowry City schools
during the past year. The groom is a young farmer, a son of Mr. Geo.
Daugherty, and the young couple will make their home on the Daugherty
farm southwest of this city. They will have the best wishes of their
many friends.(Lowry City Independent, 9 June 1921)

GREGG---KIRK
Orel Gregg of Montrose and Miss Ruby Kirk, of Appleton City, were
united in marriage at Sedalia last Sunday. The bride is a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kirk of this city and for some time was employed in
Mrs. J. R. Pickerills millinery store. The groom is associated with
his father in the harness business at Montrose and is an industrious
young man. Both are popular young people and their many friends extend
hearty congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous wedded life.(Appleton City Journal, 9 June 1921)

MEYER---MABRY
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayden Mabry, on Sunday evening, June
5, 1921, at six o’clock, and in the presence of the families of the
contracting parties, Mr. Lester Meyer and Miss Cela Mabry were quietly
united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Elder H. E. Carpenter
officiating. After the ceremony a nice two-course luncheon was served
by the mother, sister Vida, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond Mabry.
Both
parties are well and favorably known to many Journal readers, both
having been graduates of Appleton City schools. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer
will be at home to friends at the present and past home of the groom
six and one-half miles southwest of Appleton City. Their many friends
wish for them a happy and prosperous future.(Appleton City Journal, 9 June 1921)

Sunday, June 5, a Great Historical Day for Hebron Reformed Church in
Valley Center: Ordination Services, Big Dinner, Mission Festival and
then Wedding BellsLast Sunday was one of the most prominent days the Hebron Reformed
church has experienced. The Missouri classis (in which district the
Hebron Reformed church is a congregation) having met during the three
days previous with inspiring sermons and important business came to a
climax of its meetings and business on Sunday, when the ordination of
John Neuenschwander took place in the forenoon, inspiring mission
sermons in the afternoon, and the very beautiful wedding of Miss Marie
Rapp and John Neuenschwander in the evening.
In
the morning at 9:30 the mellow sounding church bell pealing forth its
invitation of welcome, a large number had already gathered in the
auditorium of the church. After the opening in the usual way, lectures
were given to the children as well as the grown-ups of the Sunday
school by the Rev. William Grether of Hoisington, Kansas, and Rev. C.
Wm. Deglo of Wathena, Kansas, the former in the German, the latter in
the English language, with an intermission of songs by the children’s
choir. Following the Sunday school exercises a well-rendered
ordination sermon was given by the Rev. Julius Vollprecht of
Rockville, Missouri, charging the young brother of the great
responsibility of the position, which he was about to enter.
The
ordination of John Neuenschwander followed. This young ordained
brother had prepared for this very great position in the Lord’s work
in a school near Plymouth, Wisconsin. The preparation was composed of
nine years of work--- an academic course of 2 years, and a classical
college course of 4 years, graduating from same with an honorary title
of A. B. and a seminary course of 3 years, graduating on May 28. The
Faculty of said Seminary recommended him to their Classis for
examination and license. He was examined and licensed the previous day
and was ordained as mentioned above, after the sacred rite of
ordination had been fulfilled, a large number partook of the Lord’s
supper. This ended the morning services.
A
large table, built the day before in the church yard, was now heavily
laden with the finest of viands which the people of the community
could offer. That every body did his part during the repast needs not
be mentioned. Although a large number feasted yet plenty still
remained for many more.
At
2:20 the Missionary Service took place. The president of Missionary
Classis, Rev. Geo. Ulrich of Amazonia, Missouri, took the liturgical
part of the services, after which two sermons on missions followed,
the first by Rev. S. Selzer of St. Louis, Missouri, calling special
attention to the great need of missions basing his argument on the
words of Christ, “Behold the fields are ripe unto harvest.” The second
was given by Rev. C. Wm. Deglo of Wathena, Kansas, basing his
arguments on the petition of the Lord’s prayer, “Thy Kingdom Come.”
At 8
o’clock in the evening, the church being filled to its seating
capacity, upon the arrival of the bridal party, the bell again pealed
forth its invitation of welcome. With the playing of the wedding march
by Miss Opal Klass, the flower girls, Elizabeth Klass and Esther
Neuenschwander entered, each carrying a basket of pink roses. Next
followed the bridesmaid, Miss Selma Klass, and the groomsman, Chris
Rapp, after whom entered the bridal couple, Miss Marie Rapp and Rev.
John Neuenschwander. After the members of the party had taken their
respective places at the altar, the marriage ceremony was performed,
Rev. S. Romeis, pastor of the congregation officiating. The ring
ceremony was used. After the bridal party had been seated a double
quartet of the Young Peoples Society sang a very appropriate song, and
following this the Rev. S. Letzer of St. Louis gave a very fitting
lecture, which was not only applicable to the bride and groom, but to
everyone who wishes to live a Christian life. The ceremony ended with
the doxology and benediction after which the wedding march was again
played, the flower girls leading the way and strewing the path with
flowers.
The
bride wore a dress of white crepe de chine, and bridal veil and
carried a bouquet of white roses. The groom wore the conventional
black in a suit of the Prince Albert style. The bridesmaid as well as
the flower girls wore pink organdy, the former carrying a bouquet of
pink and white roses. The groomsman wore a blue serge suit. The church
was beautifully decorated with pink and white flowers and ferns. The
ceremony was so well rendered that it left nothing to be changed in
the eyes of a critic.
The
bride is so well known that she really needs no introduction. She is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rapp. She took a course in nursing,
graduating in September, 1914, after which she has followed that
vocation. She not only did her work untiringly, but she also brought
rays of sunshine to her patients, which often is a better remedy for
the sick than medicine.
The
groom is a son of the late Dr. J. I. Neuenschwander, and is also well
known in the vicinity. His vocation already mentioned---namely that of
minister of our Lord.
The
young couple will make their home at Hoisington, Kansas, after July 2,
where he has two charges in the denomination under which he prepared
for the ministry.
May
their paths be strewn with flowers, and may they have many years of
happy wedded life. S.K.(Lowry City Independent, 9 June 1921)

MarriedFive years ago the last day of next month, the editor of this
paper arrived in Lowry City and the Independent office, and was
introduced to the young lady assistant on the newspaper. From that day
dates a friendship, at first casual, but which later developed into
real friendship, and then ripened into that and something more,
until---
On
Thursday evening, June 9, at the Presbyterian church in this city,
Ralph E. Hadley and Carrie E. Francis were united in marriage by the
Rev. H. A. Howard of the Osceola Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. Hillegas, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the only
witnesses to the ceremony.
The
bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Nannie Francis of Lowry City,
and to her, from the time she was a little girl, this city has always
been “home.” She taught school in the Landaker district east of town
and three years in the Lowry City schools, but for a number of years
has been connected with the publication of the Independent.
The
groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hadley of Lowry City,
and is a country newspaper editor by profession and inclination.
The editor and wife have rented and will make their home in the
Presbyterian manse in the west part of town, which residence has been
painted, papered and put in excellent condition by the ladies of the
church, who have charge of the property. “Shivaree” crowds are like goblins, only more so, for they finally get
you even if you do not watch out. Quite a crowd of “shivareers”
serenaded the editor and wife last Friday night, but they were a
well-behaved crowd and didn’t even make enough noise to wake the
residents of the east part of town.(Lowry City Independent, 16 June 1921)

COX---YOUNG
The Independent is in receipt of an announcement of the marriage of
Miss Elsie May Young of Springfield, to Rev. W. J. Cox of Lowry City,
which occurred at Springfield, Wednesday, June 15. They will make
their home in this city. Lowry City friends will wish Rev. and Mrs.
Cox much happiness.(Lowry City Independent, 16 June 1921)

From
the St. Clair County Republican: …Mr. Clay reported the marriage of
his daughter, Gladys E. Clay to R. D. Harvey of Wisdom, Benton county,
same occurring on Sunday, June 5, Rev. L. D. Crawford officiating. The
wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, after which
dinner was served. The newly wedded couple will make their home at
Wisdom, the groom being a farmer and stock raiser.(Lowry City Independent, 16 June 1921)

Mrs.
Jas. H. Hall of Bridgeport, Indiana, announces the marriage of her
daughter, Adelpha Ridgway, to Mr. Sylvester Silver Smoot, also of
Bridgeport, the marriage taking place at Danville, Ind., on June 1st.
Mrs. Hall is a daughter of the late C. C. Ridgway and a sister of Arva
and E. W. Ridgway and Mrs. Ike Thompson.(Appleton City Journal, 16 June 1921)

Roscoe.
Mr. Arthur Lisley from Nevada and Miss Nettie Elliot of Roscoe were
married after preaching services at the Christian church Saturday
night by Rev. Freeman.(Appleton City Journal, 16 June 1921)

COX---YOUNG
A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Dr. W. H. Briggs, 1332
Cherry street, Springfield, Missouri, on the morning of Wednesday,
June 15, 1921, when Rev. W. J. Cox of Lowry City and Miss Elsie May
Young of near Marshfield were united in the holy bonds of matrimony,
Dr. Briggs officiating.
The
wedding was witnessed by Rev. Artie M. Young of Greenfield, a brother
of the bride and Mrs. Nannie Cox Kessler, a student of the state
teachers’ college, a sister of the groom.
Miss
Young was one of the influential leaders of all that was good in her
home church and community.
Rev.
Cox has been for several years a minister in the Southwest Missouri
Conference of the South Methodist church, where much success has
attended his labors.
Our
best wishes go with these young people and we bespeak for them a life
of usefulness wherever their lot may be cast.
A Friend.(Lowry City Independent, 23 June 1921)

Mr.
and Mrs. Tommy Biles and Master Donald Short from southeast of town
attended the wedding of their brother-in-law and brother, Carl B.
Short of Kansas City and Miss Ophelia Young, at the bride’s home near
Chilhowee, Mo., Sunday.(Appleton City Journal, 23 June 1921)

Ralph Hadley, editor and publisher of the Lowry City Independent, and
Miss Carrie E. Francis, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Francis, of that place
were united in marriage Thursday evening, June 9th, by Rev.
Howard, pastor of the Osceola Presbyterian church.(Appleton City Journal, 23 June 1921)

Reynard.
Roy Browning and Miss Ester Vogt were married last Wednesday.
They will leave shortly for Colorado where they will make their home.(Appleton City Journal, 23 June 1921)

Lowry
City Notes.
Independent.
The Independent is in receipt of an announcement of the
marriage of Miss Elsie May Young of Springfield, to Rev. W. J. Cox of
Lowry City, which occurred at Springfield, Wednesday, June 15. They
will make their home in this city. Lowry City friends will wish Rev.
and Mrs. Cox much happiness.(Appleton City Journal, 23 June 1921)

AKERS---ROBINSON
Mr. Conrad Akers and Miss Nina Robinson were married at Liberal,
Kansas, at 6 o’clock, Saturday evening, June 18.
Mr.
Akers is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Akers, of east Lowry City. He
taught school for a number of years and for the past several years has
been engaged in the banking business, at present being cashier of the
Farmers State Bank at Tyrone, Oklahoma.
His
bride has been employed as bookkeeper in the Liberal, Kansas,
Telephone Exchange, and has made her home with her mother, Mrs. S.
Robinson, at Liberal.
The
young couple left Liberal in their car, for a visit with relatives at
McPherson, Kansas, starting from there for Lowry City, but their car
became stalled by muddy roads at Leroy, Kansas, and they were obliged
to make the remainder of the trip by train. After visiting relatives
here they will return to Leroy, going by auto from there to visit at
Kansas City, Humboldt, Kansas, Lenapah, Oklahoma and Elk City, Kansas,
after which they will be at home at Tyrone, Oklahoma. Mr. Akers’ St.
Clair county friends will wish himself and his young bride much
happiness.(Lowry City Independent, 30 June 1921)

Chas. C. Tillery and Miss Racy A. Pederson, both of Rockville, were
married in the recorder’s office at Clinton by Judge Radford, early
Monday morning of last week.(Appleton City Journal, 30 June 1921)

ALLINSON---OSBURN
Miss Lela Allinson of Appleton City, Mo., and Mr. Curtis C. Osburn,
of Coffeyville were married this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
Christian church parsonage, the Rev. Lin D. Cartwright, pastor of the
First Christian church, officiating. The couple left Coffeyville
immediately after the ceremony in the groom’s car for Vinita, Okla.,
to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Osburn, for about three days,
after which they will go to Los Angeles and other California points
and will also visit the bride’s brother at Cheyenne, Wyo., being gone
about a month. Mr. Osburn has been employed for more than a year as
ticket clerk at the local M. K. & T. station. The bride for two years
has taught school at Rich Hill, and is well known here, having visited
here a number of times. Mr. and Mrs. Osburn will make their home here
and have the congratulations and best wishes of many friends.
---Coffeyville (Kans.) Daily Journal, June 22(Appleton City Journal, 30 June 1921)

BROWNING---VOGT
Roy Browning, of near Appleton City, and Miss Esther Vogt, of Schell City,
accompanied by Ruth Vogt, Josephine and Ernie Browning, motored to
Nevada on Wednesday, June 15th, and were quietly united in
the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Wade Johnson of that place.
The
bride and groom ate their wedding supper at the home of the bride’s
parents.
Mrs.
Browning is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Vogt of Schell City and
is well known as a young lady of sterling character by all who know
her. She has been a successful teacher for the past five years.
The
groom is the youngest son of Mrs. F. P. Browning of Round Prairie and
grew to manhood in that neighborhood. He is well known and favorably
thought of. He has been in the garage business and was formerly rural
route carrier from Appleton City. The last few years he has been away
from Missouri on account of poor health.
Health, happiness and prosperity is the wish of their many friends.(Appleton City Journal, 30 June 1921)